What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist - Part-time Weekends - Sat & Sun 7am-7:30pm position at Bayfront Health?
Position Summary
Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida
Position: MRI Techonologist
Schedule: Part-time Weekends; Saturday and Sunday 7:00am-7:30pm
The MRI Tech provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic imaging and related proceduresto demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention while adhering to MRI safety principles.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy and/or physiology for interpretation and/or intervention.
- Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
- Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
- Complies with all state and federalregulations applicable to each modality.
- Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
- Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
- Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
- Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented.
- Positions patient, equipment, associated devices, and manipulatestechnical factorsto achieve high quality images for interpretation.
- Assesses diagnostic imagesfor technical quality, proper annotation, and patientidentification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
- Applies principles of MRI safety to patients, self, and others.
- Comprehends and complies with Quality Controlstandards and participatesin all Quality Control tasks.
- Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration with and without use of powerinjectors.
- Performs venipuncture and evaluatesIV accessfor the purpose of contrast administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Administers medical aid asrequired in cases of adverse reactionsto contrastmedication and/or other emergencies.
- Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
- Assists in supervision ofstudent technologists and training of new technologists.
- Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
- Ensures safety of all customers.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.
- Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
- Maintains well-stocked and organized work areas.
- May be required to work at any facility.
- Provides patient transport.
Qualifications
Education/Training
- Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology or;
- Graduate of accredited school of Sonography or;
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine or;
- Graduate of an approved MRI technologist program through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
Licensure/Certification
- Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) certification or;
- Valid American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification or;
- Valid Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification or;
- Valid American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) certification
- Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
